The Vanishing clue
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Last published Wed, Apr 30, 2025
A series of gruesome murders shakes the town, each more brutal than the last. Yet, the police insist they are nothing more than wild animal attacks, silencing any whispers of something more sinister. But Chief Investigation Officer Vihaan Gupta isn't convinced. With his sharp instincts and relentless pursuit of justice, he teams up with forensic officer Myra Singh to uncover the truth.
Their biggest challenge? A killer who leaves no trace-no fingerprints, no weapon, no witnesses. Every crime scene is wiped clean, as if the murderer is always one step ahead. The deeper Vihaan and Myra dig, the more they realize this is no ordinary criminal. He is a mastermind, someone who understands the law and the art of deception better than anyone.
As they navigate a web of secrets, betrayals, and hidden dangers, they must race against time before the killer strikes again. But in a town where nothing is what it seems, can they outsmart a murderer who is always one step ahead? Or will they become his next victims?
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